9mm 147 gr FMJ and Lee dies...

david5260 · August 31, 2013, 08:56 PM

I'm looking at a Lee Load Master press for my first unit and have done my research on it. Question I have is that I was given 200 9mm 147gr FMJ bullets. I've read the reload stats that say to use between 3.2 and 3.5 gr powder. My question is that I also read where the Lee crimping die will not hold up to 147 gr. Fact or fiction please? Like I said I'm a reloading newbie, so bear with me please.

Thanks!

Nick_C_S · August 31, 2013, 09:25 PM

I don't know about the Lee crimping die thing. I have a 9mm Lee Factory Crimp Die and I never read anything like that about it (A "crimp die" and a "Factory Crimp Die" are two different things).

But I'm curious: Between 3.2g and 3.5g of WHAT powder? There are many different types.

LarryFlew · September 1, 2013, 09:29 AM

my lee crimps fine with 115, 124 and 147

david5260 · September 2, 2013, 12:39 PM

I'm using Winchester 231.

August 31, 2013, 08:56 PM	#1
david5260 Junior Member Join Date: August 30, 2013 Posts: 4	9mm 147 gr FMJ and Lee dies... I'm looking at a Lee Load Master press for my first unit and have done my research on it. Question I have is that I was given 200 9mm 147gr FMJ bullets. I've read the reload stats that say to use between 3.2 and 3.5 gr powder. My question is that I also read where the Lee crimping die will not hold up to 147 gr. Fact or fiction please? Like I said I'm a reloading newbie, so bear with me please. Thanks!

August 31, 2013, 09:25 PM	#2
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	I don't know about the Lee crimping die thing. I have a 9mm Lee Factory Crimp Die and I never read anything like that about it (A "crimp die" and a "Factory Crimp Die" are two different things). But I'm curious: Between 3.2g and 3.5g of WHAT powder? There are many different types. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

September 2, 2013, 12:39 PM	#4
david5260 Junior Member Join Date: August 30, 2013 Posts: 4	I should've been more specific I'm using Winchester 231.

September 1, 2013, 09:29 AM	#3
LarryFlew Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2009 Location: Minnesota CZ fan Posts: 902	my lee crimps fine with 115, 124 and 147